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The House of York is in disarray. No one in the royal court can be trusted in “Long Live the King,” the latest installment of the Starz series “The White Queen.”

The death of a king brings the ascent of another — and Queen Elizabeth’s wealth, influence and legacy are in peril.

Yet, when the episode opens, there are few signs of trouble. It’s spring 1483, and the next generation is coming of age. Henry Tudor has grown into a confident swordsman under the instruction of his uncle Jasper, who is noticeably older and wears a beard. Speaking of aging, Elizabeth’s youthful glow has faded as she is now in her mid 40s, and Margaret Beaufort’s hair is starting to gray (though neither woman shows any wrinkles). Read More »

Two weeks ago, actress and singer Patti LuPone grabbed a cell phone out of the hand of an audience member who was texting during a performance of her current play, "Shows for Days." The bold move led to an outpouring of support from fans fed up with glowing screens. Ms. LuPone gives us her five rules of theater etiquette.